I also get the sense that there's something off with Conte and he's a smooth liar. Costa just confirmed it with the excuse he gave for his absence in the away Leicester gameI also remember all his lies about Mikels absence from even the bench last season. I'm beginning to believe he will be fired soon. Something is not right

when i was telling you people how this conte is, fine he may win you titles, but a manager ( managing players) he is a no no.. he did tell lies about Mikel( and that alone was my final conclusion on that joke of a fake coach) , bench Cesc, destroyed the bobo's confidence, sold /loaned out 17 players in 12 months, about to make Conte number 18..I am not a Matic fan, but he banished Matic to train on his own and sanctioned the sale to united..and some here would come and insult me.. anyway Chelsea is a club that will fire you regardless of winning titles etc, Carlo, Jose 2ce, RDM, etc

Having read more info on this text gate, Diego is mostly to blame, not Conte and definitely not the board. Diego angled to move out at least twice and informed Conte certainly last summer after Conte was hired. But his beloved Atletico Madrid betrayed him and forgot to toss him a life jacket after he told Conte that he wanted to rejoin AM last summer. AM, being cheap as they are, didn't come up with the transfer bread and rather settled for Gramerio (spelling). OK no yawa. Being as it were too late to even look for a replacement, Conte and the board forged ahead with Diego in August last year. Fast forward to January window. Chelsea attempts to extend Diego's contact but the player again angles a move away from the club to China. Keep in mind that this was when the club was in a title race and after the loss to Spurs. Where was his loyalty not once but twice since the new boss was hired? At that point in time in January, chelsea then 'suspended' Diego for one game and informed Diego and his agent that Diego was free to go at the end of the season. That's an official statement from the club. What this means is Diego was told face to face that he was no longer in the manager's plans back in January. Effectively, the text was a friendly reminder. Is he the only player who has left the club since Conte was hired? But he is the only one kicking and screaming on the way out as result of an uncomfortable situation that he unwittingly created. You cannot blame Conte nor the board (Emenalo and Co). That said, I understand that ignorance is bliss.

Always two sides to a story. When Costa spent the last two summers pushing for a move to Athletico, Conte was the bad guy abi? When he was sabotaging Jose in 15/16 season, Conte was bad guy abi?

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"The relationship with Conte did not begin well because on arrival I told him that I wanted to go to Atletico. I did everything possible to return to Atletico. I won't fight like that to return again. When Atletico had to wait for me they didn't. There was still a month of the market to go. When Atletico did not wait I went with the tail between the legs to speak with Conte."

Multiple sides to a story. Conte's blame is the text message handling. Made it more difficult for CFC to off load the bobo. Conte has every right not to trust such a player.. I have zero sympathy for Costa. Solid player and appreciate his contribution to the 2 EPL titles but his antics has made it clear that any dealing with him should be business and nothing personal..

Always two sides to a story. When Costa spent the last two summers pushing for a move to Athletico, Conte was the bad guy abi? When he was sabotaging Jose in 15/16 season, Conte was bad guy abi?

Quote:

"The relationship with Conte did not begin well because on arrival I told him that I wanted to go to Atletico. I did everything possible to return to Atletico. I won't fight like that to return again. When Atletico had to wait for me they didn't. There was still a month of the market to go. When Atletico did not wait I went with the tail between the legs to speak with Conte."

Multiple sides to a story. Conte's blame is the text message handling. Make it more difficult for CFC to off load the bobo. Conte has every right not to trust such a player.. I have zero sympathy for Costa. Solid player and appreciate his contribution to the 2 EPL titles but his antics has made it clear that any dealing with him should be business and nothing personal..

I am sure Costa was to blame because it was obvious his mind was out during the 2nd half of last season. He was angling to leave.

But all that is not stopping to put CFC's plans for this season in jeopardy. I wish they found a way to resolve the issue away from the public.

_________________If Noah had been truly wise, he would have swatted those two flies. -- Helen Castle

Always two sides to a story. When Costa spent the last two summers pushing for a move to Athletico, Conte was the bad guy abi? When he was sabotaging Jose in 15/16 season, Conte was bad guy abi?

Quote:

"The relationship with Conte did not begin well because on arrival I told him that I wanted to go to Atletico. I did everything possible to return to Atletico. I won't fight like that to return again. When Atletico had to wait for me they didn't. There was still a month of the market to go. When Atletico did not wait I went with the tail between the legs to speak with Conte."

Multiple sides to a story. Conte's blame is the text message handling. Make it more difficult for CFC to off load the bobo. Conte has every right not to trust such a player.. I have zero sympathy for Costa. Solid player and appreciate his contribution to the 2 EPL titles but his antics has made it clear that any dealing with him should be business and nothing personal..

I am sure Costa was to blame because it was obvious his mind was out during the 2nd half of last season. He was angling to leave.

But all that is not stopping to put CFC's plans for this season in jeopardy. I wish they found a way to resolve the issue away from the public.

How do you resolve away from public when the player is always running to the media to complain about an adverse situation that he created? He's doing all this to force a move to the one and only club that he wants to go back to. He's not the first but there's a right way and wrong way to get it done. Cech only wanted to go to Arsenal in order to stay in London at a CL club. It got done. Matic only wanted to rejoin José at ManU. Done deal. Do you think he was happy when he was training alone? Even our own mikel left peacefully in January. This is a professional environment and not a market place. Had he been a trooper, chelsea would have found a way to get a deal done with AM by now. But he's trying to force a low ball move out of the club. On principles alone, the club isn't motivated before considering the financial end.

Having read more info on this text gate, Diego is mostly to blame, not Conte and definitely not the board. Diego angled to move out at least twice and informed Conte certainly last summer after Conte was hired. But his beloved Atletico Madrid betrayed him and forgot to toss him a life jacket after he told Conte that he wanted to rejoin AM last summer. AM, being cheap as they are, didn't come up with the transfer bread and rather settled for Gramerio (spelling). OK no yawa. Being as it were too late to even look for a replacement, Conte and the board forged ahead with Diego in August last year. Fast forward to January window. Chelsea attempts to extend Diego's contact but the player again angles a move away from the club to China. Keep in mind that this was when the club was in a title race and after the loss to Spurs. Where was his loyalty not once but twice since the new boss was hired? At that point in time in January, chelsea then 'suspended' Diego for one game and informed Diego and his agent that Diego was free to go at the end of the season. That's an official statement from the club. What this means is Diego was told face to face that he was no longer in the manager's plans back in January. Effectively, the text was a friendly reminder. Is he the only player who has left the club since Conte was hired? But he is the only one kicking and screaming on the way out as result of an uncomfortable situation that he unwittingly created. You cannot blame Conte nor the board (Emenalo and Co). That said, I understand that ignorance is bliss.

This is quite silly,

1. have you ever been in a leadership position? Do you know that one of the most important thing about being a leader is bravery? People hate cowards. Do you remember how Ibrahimovic despises Pep, because he says Pep does not talk to you face to face, he sends people because he us scared. Conte is a coward. If you want to tell a man he is not in your plans, you speak to him face to face or you call him on the phone. You dont text him.

2. Conte has messed chelsea up! He has fooooked you so badly because no club will match your fee for Costa. Clubs know Costa can never play under conte again and know his position is untenable. In fact, Atleti is now trying to get him for free. They are behind this situation. they are pushing costa to rescind his contract. Chelsea's board is upset with Conte about this behavior, and rightly so. He has cost them tens of millions.

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metalalloy wrote:

Does the SE have Gray, Mahrez or Albrighton on our team or players of their caliber?

i expect Conte to either quit of get fired, the board isn't happy with the distraction, they've spent almost 200 million on purchases , so far within the last 12 months Conte has spent close to 250 million on players

30 David Luiz30 Kante30 Bat20 Alonso58 Morata40 Bakayoko35 Rudiger free on Cabby ( a Total of 8 players 243 million pounds) and yall are still shouting about transfers) Conte only plays one formation and fails woefully if that formation gets found out